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W228 DWX

2000 Audi A6

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

186,463 mi
Last recorded186,463 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A6117,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 DWX
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 186,463 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 182,946 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 180,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 180,714 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi joint leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 178,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 177,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 175,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 169,423 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 169,423 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 166,404 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 166,404 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 161,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 157,796 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 157,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 153,928 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 153,928 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 144,410 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 144,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 136,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 136,689 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 130,968 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 130,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 126,227 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 126,182 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 118,724 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 118,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 112,581 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 107,196 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 101,861 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 101,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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W228 DWX is a 2000 Audi A6 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2000 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 117,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W228 DWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W228 DWX is a 2000 Audi A6, first registered on 18 June 2000.

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